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JW
12-10-2008, 01:46 PM
I am just trying to get a feel for what color I like best for when I eventually finish restoring the 68. I am love the black but man my car better be perfect if I am going to pull that color off! So I have attached a few random pictures I found on Google and was wondering if anyone was bored enough to change any of the pics to a different color car.
I am looking for examples of a Gun Metal Grey and Electron Blue. And if you want to add or suggest any other colors, be my guest. I am open to color opinions.

Thanks,
JW :D

http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19681.jpg
http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19682.jpg
http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19683.jpg
band77one
12-10-2008, 02:40 PM
they always look good in white!
CivicEaterLT1
12-10-2008, 04:37 PM
look sexy in everycolor!
BonzoHansen
12-10-2008, 04:55 PM
what color was it new?
69BirdX
12-10-2008, 05:02 PM
Im either doing my 69 like a trans am or the original color which is a dark red.
Tru2Chevy
12-10-2008, 09:06 PM
What is the overall theme for the car?

- Justin
Slo86Bird
12-10-2008, 10:16 PM
highlight yellow. sexiest color i ever seen besides sublime green.
Knipps
12-10-2008, 10:50 PM
I'd pass on the gunmetal, I think it could be badass in blue.. I'll try and work on something this weekend
JW
12-11-2008, 01:18 PM
Well original color, I have to look at the paper work no body panel left has original coloring....
As for the theme of the car well its a street driven show car not numbers matching and just a good looker with original look on the outside cept maybe the coloring...

Thanks guys,
JW :D
BonzoHansen
12-11-2008, 02:56 PM
Cowl tag should tell you the color.
maroman88
12-12-2008, 07:54 PM
I'd pass on the gunmetal, I think it could be badass in blue.. I'll try and work on something this weekend

my dads 67 bird is a gunmetal metallic gray color.... looks sick
NJSPEEDER
12-13-2008, 06:13 PM
There is a red that the new corvettes are coming in that is nice. It is a darker red metallic. With fresh bright work and some nice wheels I think it would be a winner. I can't find a good example of it online, you will know the red I am talking about if you see it.
90FormulaWS6
12-13-2008, 06:39 PM
id say if you dont want to go with a quality deep black, maybe a NBM or dark blue metallic or a metallic burgundy
stevethepirate
12-18-2008, 02:41 PM
My buddy's dad has a 68 that was a very dark green. Almost looked black in some lights. Had a bit of metallic in it too. Not sure what the name of the color is... looks sexy though.
BonzoHansen
12-18-2008, 04:53 PM
So, what color is indicated on the cowl tag??
JW
12-18-2008, 05:46 PM
Oh yea sorry haha forgot to get back to this thread!
Color was Primavera Beige

JW :D
BonzoHansen
12-18-2008, 06:24 PM
Oh yea sorry haha forgot to get back to this thread!
Color was Primavera Beige

JW :D

Ugh...yeah, pass....
http://ultimategto.com/pow/pow0438e.jpg
ws6 jim
12-19-2008, 12:00 AM
Ugh...yeah, pass....


+1 a lot of colors would be better than that
L8APEX
12-19-2008, 12:39 AM
My buddy's dad has a 68 that was a very dark green. Almost looked black in some lights. Had a bit of metallic in it too. Not sure what the name of the color is... looks sexy though.

If it is the original Pontiac dark green it is called "Brewster Green", the lighter green was less metallic and more of a British Racing Green called "Goodwood Green"

Both were offered with either a black or matching green interior. The green interiors did not age well though, so many "restorations" switched to black. It was very common for both greens to be sold with a black vinyl top and occasionally you will find a Brewster car with a white top and interior, it is a really sharp color combination when restored.
Slow96LT1
12-19-2008, 06:49 PM
what about the blue the new zr1 come in
BonzoHansen
12-19-2008, 07:47 PM
There is somebody at work with a newer (07 maybe) BMW M5 that is a perfect blue for that car. Next time I see it I'll leave the guy a note maybe I can grab the paint code & a pic. That car is beautiful x10.
bluez2000
12-19-2008, 08:39 PM
I am just trying to get a feel for what color I like best for when I eventually finish restoring the 68. I am love the black but man my car better be perfect if I am going to pull that color off! So I have attached a few random pictures I found on Google and was wondering if anyone was bored enough to change any of the pics to a different color car.
I am looking for examples of a Gun Metal Grey and Electron Blue. And if you want to add or suggest any other colors, be my guest. I am open to color opinions.

Thanks,
JW :D

http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19681.jpg
http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19682.jpg
http://www.vonafans.com/Images/19683.jpg

here is a suggestion. there is a green that came on a 69, I can't quite remember the name, something like verdaro green, don't quote me on the exact name, but it is a beautiful color. I have a friend with a 69. I'll try to figure how to post them for you.